Happy Holidays!

The final 2 months of 2025 will bring turkey dinners, bright lights, festive gatherings, and so much more. I always enjoy this time of year when shared values and community spirit tie us together. At Eastex, we’re happy to play our part, too.

We proudly support the local businesses that make our economy strong during this busiest of shopping seasons. Generosity and gift-giving fuel much of that success for businesses of all sizes.

For some companies, the gains made from Black Friday and similar sales events are the difference between a profitable year and lean results.

By providing quality communications services, we strive to help them connect not only to you but also to the online tools and resources—even the online shoppers—that create success. A study last year, supported in part by the NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, found rural economies with strong broadband usage grew at a rate 200% higher than similar areas with low broadband usage. Simply put, in places lacking reliable internet, businesses close at a faster rate.

At Eastex, though, we don’t need national studies to tell us how we’re doing. We talk to the local business owners to better serve them. We lend a hand when a new company opens, and we know our fast, reliable internet network is essential to their success.

But shopping and the economy are only part of the equation during the holiday season. Spending time with family and friends tops the list of activities that make holidays memorable. Whether it’s gathering around the TV to stream a big football game, enjoying a holiday movie marathon, watching the grandkids battle it out in the latest video game, or even video chatting with family who can’t be with you in person, these moments are what make the season special. We’re proud to provide the reliable internet that helps make those connections possible.

The holidays are also a time to support one another, and that includes supporting the local businesses and charities that keep our East Texas communities strong. Shopping local not only helps our neighbors, but it keeps our hometowns thriving. With fast, dependable internet, you can shop online from local stores and champion local charities.

This season, let’s celebrate the traditions we hold dear while making the most of the technology that connects us. Thank you for letting Eastex serve you. From our family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays!